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Is Blood Sugar Level Of 233 Mg/dl A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Wed, 10 Feb 2016
Question: i got the test and glicose level is 233 /? do i have diabetes
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Answered by Dr. Klarida Papaqako (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes, most probably. Anyway, consider repeating the test.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thank you for using HCM to post your health question.

The level of glucose you have is high and it indicates diabetes.

There are some thing we should consider though before saying it for sure:
-- Is it the test done with at least 8 hours fasting? In the case for the result to be considered normal should be under 126.
-- Is the test done 2 hours after having a meal? In this case the normal result would need to be under 180.

I would recommend to repeat the test and do the other ones which will diagnose for sure diabetes:
-- Fasting glucose (at least 8 hours)
-- Sugar load test, 2 hours after food.
-- Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C), which will measure how much has been the levels of your blood glucose in the last 3 months in average.

Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarification.
Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer.

Take care.
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Is Blood Sugar Level Of 233 Mg/dl A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: Yes, most probably. Anyway, consider repeating the test. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thank you for using HCM to post your health question. The level of glucose you have is high and it indicates diabetes. There are some thing we should consider though before saying it for sure: -- Is it the test done with at least 8 hours fasting? In the case for the result to be considered normal should be under 126. -- Is the test done 2 hours after having a meal? In this case the normal result would need to be under 180. I would recommend to repeat the test and do the other ones which will diagnose for sure diabetes: -- Fasting glucose (at least 8 hours) -- Sugar load test, 2 hours after food. -- Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C), which will measure how much has been the levels of your blood glucose in the last 3 months in average. Hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need more clarification. Otherwise please kindly close and rate the answer. Take care.